Dr. Amy Kaing is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist practicing at Fertility Centers of Orange County (FCOC) in Irvine, California. FCOC is one of Orange County's most established multi-physician fertility programs, and Dr. Kaing is among the reproductive endocrinologists who sees patients at this Irvine location. The Fertility Centers of Orange County network serves patients across a large geographic area — from the South Bay to the Inland Empire — but the Irvine location is particularly convenient for patients in Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Tustin, and the surrounding communities of central and south Orange County. California's SB 729 (effective January 1, 2025) requires most large group health plans to cover infertility treatment including IVF, which has expanded access for many Orange County patients. For a full directory of California fertility centers, visit the California fertility clinics page.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Dr. Amy Kaing is a fellowship-trained, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. Her clinical focus includes the full range of female and male infertility diagnoses, and she practices within the Fertility Centers of Orange County multi-physician group — a program with decades of experience in Orange County. The FCOC group has multiple physicians, and patients should confirm which physician will be their primary treatment doctor throughout the cycle. The practice conducts thorough initial evaluations including ovarian reserve testing (AMH, antral follicle count), uterine assessment, hormonal workup, and semen analysis before recommending any treatment pathway. Patients are encouraged to ask Dr. Kaing directly about her specific clinical interests and experience with any complex diagnosis they carry.
Services and Treatments
Fertility Centers of Orange County — where Dr. Amy Kaing practices — provides a comprehensive suite of ART and reproductive medicine services, including:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with ICSI and conventional insemination
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with partner or donor sperm
- Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) for elective and medically indicated fertility preservation
- Embryo cryopreservation and frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A), structural rearrangements (PGT-SR), and monogenic conditions (PGT-M)
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) and 3D sonohysterogram for uterine and tubal evaluation
- Comprehensive fertility diagnostics including ovarian reserve assessment
- Advanced semen analysis and male factor infertility evaluation
- Donor egg, donor sperm, and embryo donation programs
- Gestational carrier coordination and support
- Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) evaluation and management
Laboratory and Success Rates
FCOC's embryology laboratory supports IVF cycles across its Orange County locations. The practice is a SART member and reports outcomes data annually. Key metrics patients should ask about include ICSI fertilization rates, blastocyst development rates, and vitrification survival statistics for frozen embryo transfers. FCOC's multi-physician, multi-location structure allows for relatively high IVF cycle volume, which generally correlates with laboratory experience and consistency.
Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
The Irvine location of Fertility Centers of Orange County is centrally positioned within Orange County, with access from the 405, 5, and 241 freeways. For patients in Irvine and the surrounding communities, having a local FCOC location reduces the commute burden during monitoring-intensive stimulation cycles. Orange County's diverse demographic — with large Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian-American communities, as well as a substantial Hispanic and Middle Eastern population — means patients from varied cultural backgrounds seek care at this practice. Ask about multilingual staff availability if language accessibility is a priority for your care.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a lower-cost, private option that suits patients with no known fertility diagnosis — including single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and people who want to try a few cycles before committing to clinical treatment.
At-home insemination kits like those from MakeAMom come with step-by-step instructions designed for donor or partner sperm. Kits are a one-time purchase that can be reused until conception succeeds, require no clinic visit, and arrive in plain, discreet packaging. Many patients use them as a first step while working toward a fertility consultation — or alongside ovulation tracking while they wait for an appointment slot.
If you have a known fertility diagnosis, have been trying for 12 months without success (six months if you're over 35), or your physician has already recommended IUI or IVF, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
California's SB 729 (effective January 1, 2025) requires most large group health plans in California to cover infertility treatment including IVF. Self-insured employer plans (ERISA-governed) are exempt from state mandates. Orange County patients at large employers in healthcare, tech, and financial services should confirm whether their plan is fully-insured or self-insured before assuming coverage. FCOC's billing team can assist with pre-authorization. For patients without IVF coverage, FCOC may offer multi-cycle pricing and can connect patients to fertility financing programs. HSA and FSA account balances can be applied to eligible fertility treatment costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Dr. Amy Kaing be my primary physician throughout my IVF cycle? This is an important question to ask at your consultation. In multi-physician practices like FCOC, care continuity during a cycle can vary — some patients see the same physician for all appointments, while others interact with multiple physicians depending on scheduling. Ask Dr. Kaing directly about her role during monitoring appointments, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer.
What is Fertility Centers of Orange County's experience with donor egg IVF? FCOC has an established donor egg program with experience coordinating both known and anonymous egg donation. Ask the practice about their donor database, the screening process for donors, and the typical timeline from matching to transfer.
Does FCOC offer shared-risk or multi-cycle IVF programs? Some large fertility practices offer shared-risk programs — where patients pay a bundled fee covering multiple IVF cycles and receive a partial refund if they don't achieve a live birth. Ask FCOC whether they offer such programs and what the specific terms are.
What distinguishes Dr. Amy Kaing from other FCOC physicians? Each physician in a multi-doctor practice has their own clinical strengths, research interests, and patient communication style. The best way to assess fit is to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Kaing and ask about her specific experience with your diagnosis, her preferred approach to stimulation protocols, and how she handles communication during a cycle.